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Teen gets stuck on pier Bystander held patient’s head above water until rescuers arrived by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER
Fresh, locally grown produce is now available at area farmers markets. Many area markets also offer a variety of garden plants, honey, soaps and breads. FILE PHOTO Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
Where to find FARMERS MARKETS in the area
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ike fresh produce that pops up in the bright spring sunshine, a variety of farmers markets bloom throughout the area. The markets offer many different products, but none so sought after as the fresh produce from local farms, grown within hours, sometimes minutes, from the table. Area residents have the opportunity to purchase fruits and vegetables grown locally for a few months, including some from certified organic farms. Pasture-fed and organic meats are also available at some markets, along with raw honey. Herbs and flowers round out the overwhelming selection, along with homemade soap, teas, nuts, wild rice, eggs, specialty coffee, crackers, sauces, maple syrup, kettle corn, mushrooms, sausage, and cheese. Bright-colored canopies blossom on town squares, in shopping center parking lots, and in scenic parks along rivers and lakes. The season typically runs May through October, although opening and closing dates vary by location. Some involved in area farmers markets represent operations that have been in business since 1860. Others are relatively new and want to share excellent or unusual food items. Fresh, locally grown plants, produce and products are available at farmers markets throughout the area. Here’s a listing of the locations, dates and times of those markets:
at Wehmhoff Square on the corner of Washington and Pine streets and runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through October. The market offers a large selection of produce and locally sourced items and the opportunity to interact with the producers. There is also live music. For more information, visit burlingtonwifarmersmarket.com.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through October at Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St.
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The Delavan Fresh Market is held Thursdays beginning June 3 through Sept. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 202 E. Walworth Avenue. The market features produce as well as artisans, crafters and a flea market.
The Union Grove Public Market returns in 2021 to the parking lot at the Piggly Wiggly shopping center, 4400 67th Drive. It is held Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
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East Troy The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers Market returns for its 13th season this summer with a new location at The Hive Taproom, W2463 Highway ES. It will feature an expanded selection of vendors and activity schedule. The market will be held on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. from June 4 through Sept. 3.
Elkhorn Saturdays on the Square runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the downtown Elkhorn Square. The open market features fresh produce, vendors, crafters, food, entertainment and more. For more information, visit elkhornchamber.com.
Mukwonago The Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly farmers market from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in Field Park, on the corner of highways 83 and NN.
Whitewater The Whitewater Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through November in the Depot Museum parking lot, 301 W. Whitewater Street. The market includes a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey and preserves, flowers, shrubs, birdhouses and jewelry. The Whitewater City Market is held every Tuesday through October from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Train Depot Museum, 301 Whitewater St.
Williams Bay The Williams Bay Farmers Market is held at Edgewater Park every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market opened May 21 and runs through Sept. 10. It features more than 55 local vendor offering fresh produce, cheese, honey, seafood, crepes, tacos, sweets, seeds and art.
In what City of Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill described as “one of the more unique calls” he’s responded to, a 14-year-old is reportedly doing well following a freak accident at a pier on Delavan Lake on June 26. The teen had been swimming in the lake and when she returned to the pier, she attempted to get out of the water at the end of the pier. When she stepped on a support under the pier – where a downward, angled piece meets a vertical post – her foot got caught in the narrow area. But that wasn’t the worst part, according to O’Neill. “When she stepped down, she was pinned by the wood, which she may have been able to get out of, however, a nail impaled her foot (toe) and that trapped her,” he said. O’Neill said a bystander helped by holding the girl’s head out of the water until emergency crews arrived. “Once we got there, we were able to put a life preserver on her and that helped keep her head out of the water so paramedics could attend to her while firefighters worked on the pier,” he said. According to O’Neill, a saw couldn’t be used on the pier because of the vibration it would have created so it was determined the best option was to use the Jaws of Life. It was the first time O’Neill had been part of a rescue that used that piece of equipment under water. “In the training we were told it could be used under water but I was a little nervous to be honest. It performed as advertised, I’m happy to say,” he said. “And while we thought we’d have to take a See TEEN • Page 5
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Area coffee roaster touts organic Air roasting is key to a better cup of coffee, he says
by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER
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ave Jones and his family believe people should be drinking not only the best coffee, but also the best tasting coffee, available. They decided to start Bowers Lake Coffee a few years ago because they were not impressed with most of the massproduced coffees available, or with some of the fair trade coffee that’s in many non-roasting coffee shops and health food stores. Jones, along with his wife of 37 years, Annette, their sons, David and Lee, and daughter-in-law, Valerie, run the family business, which is veteran owned and operated. Jones is a Navy veteran and his sons served in the Army. Bowers Lake is a small lake near Whitewater. Jones, who is also known as “Papa,” began roasting coffee more than 25 years ago. He said finding green coffee beans at the time was a challenge so he bought them wherever he could, but they were not organic. He began researching the health benefits of organic coffee, and that research prompted him to go the organic route. He eventually found a coffee distributor selling organic green beans in Boston and since then, has never roasted anything but organic coffee. “Organic coffee is a completely different way to go. I drink coffee all day so knowing that our coffee also has health benefits makes it even better,” he said. Bowers Lake Coffee becoming part of the Something Special from Wisconsin program began at an area market. “We were at one of the farmers markets in Janesville when a vendor next to us had their kombucha that’s part of Something Special so we talked to him and then looked into it,” Jones said. He said they liked what they read about the program. “We qualify because we do 100% of the roasting in Wisconsin. Obviously, the coffee is not from here but since we do all the roasting in house, we qualify,” Jones said. He said they use the Something Special from Wisconsin label on items they ship but not on those they sell at area markets because market organizers – and buyers – already know they’re a local company.
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above: Whitewater City Market customer Tom Paull picks up a couple bags of Bowers Lake Coffee from owner Dave Jones recently. Jones is the roaster at Bowers Lake, which sells a variety of organic coffee and is part of the Something Special from Wisconsin program because 100% of the roasting is done in the state. left: Bowers Lake Coffee is sold at several area markets including: Palmyra Farmers Market on Mondays; Whitewater City Market on Tuesdays; Burlington Farmers Market on Thursdays; and Janesville Farmers Market on Saturdays.
A lot of hot air According to Jones, the roasting process at Bowers Lake is what makes their coffee “stand head and shoulders above” other organic coffee roasters. BLC is one of the few organic coffee roasters in the world that specializes in freshly roasted organic coffee roasted with hot air, he explained. “That’s what makes it some of the best coffee you will ever drink,” Jones said. Using hot air is different because the process does not roast the coffee with gas – neither natural or LP. Gas roasting infuses hydrogen sulfide, which is poisonous, into the roasted coffee bean, Jones explains on the company’s website. It takes five days to de-gas before it’s safe for human consumption and even when the coffee is safe, the hydrogen sulfide leaves a bitter taste in the coffee, the site states. According to Jones, it doesn’t make sense to buy organic coffee beans for the “health benefit and then roast it with gas, essentially negating the health benefit.”
Where to find BLC Bowers Lake Coffee offers delivery in the area; a $5 flat rate fee with a minimum purchase of two pounds of coffee applies. They’ll deliver to roughly a 20-mile radius from Whitewater, including Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Delavan and Elkhorn. The coffee company, which is licensed in Rock County as a specialty grocer, can also be found
and take down plus roasting of the coffee, so between the four markets, we’ve been staying very busy,” he said. Currently, The Book Teller, at 171 Main St. in Whitewater, is a seller of Bowers Lake Coffee products, and Jones said they would love to team up with more stores in the area. “We are wide open to selling at other shops in the area. With COVID restrictions, a lot of places have been hesitant since they aren’t sure how sales will be but it would be great if others would sell our coffee,” he said. Speaking of COVID, Jones said sales have picked up significantly this year. “It’s still less than prepandemic sales but people are starting to come out again and sales are about twice this year what they were last year. They aren’t quite what they were the previous year but there is definitely an improvement and it’s SUBMITTED PHOTO Lauderdale Lakes Breeze good,” he said. Looking ahead, there are plans for a Bowers Lake Coffee at the following area markets: wholesale outlet store, according Palmyra Farmers Market, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays; Whitewater to Jones. “I don’t really want to do a City Market, 4 to 7 p.m. on coffee shop. I’ve been following Tuesdays; Burlington Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays; Berres Brothers and what they’ve Janesville Farmers Market, 8 a.m. done and it’s similar to what I would do – which is not try to to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. compete with Starbucks and Jones said while the markets are only three or four hour events, others. Berres Brothers never went into debt, which is important to us each one requires roughly eight – so we’re taking steps forward as hours of time. we can afford to do so,” he said. “There’s the prep work, set up
Keys to great coffee Quality is important at Bowers Lake Coffee and is evident in their pledge – that their coffee will always be 100% organic, will always be roasted upon ordering and will never sit in the shop long enough to grow stale. Freshly roasted organic coffee will remain fresh for three weeks after roasting and can be frozen or placed in containers with a degassing valve to maintain the freshness for an even longer period of time. “We take pride in knowing that coffee tastes best when it is fresh, organic and roasted with hot air. It not only tastes better hot or iced, it is also the healthiest coffee that you will ever drink,” the website states. The company offers a variety of coffee, including the following: • Roasted organic single source – Bali Blue Moon, Guatemalan, Papua New Guinea, Peruvian, Nicaraguan, Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombian, Brazil, Sumatra, Mexico Chiapas, Java Dadar; • Unique blends – Phantom, Papa’s Favorite, Anchors Aweigh, Dark Java Espresso, Papa’s Dark, Anchors Aweigh “Bulldog Edition;” • Decaffeinated – Peruvian or Guatemalan available in decaf or 50/50 decaf; • Espresso – Dark Java, Coffee/ Espresso powder for baking. For more information about Bowers Lake Coffee, or to place an order, visit bowerslakecoffee.com or call 262-391-5549.
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Balancing act
The Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team performs on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park at a recent show with more scheduled throughout the area in the coming weeks. Shows tentatively remaining, listed by location, include: Lauderdale Landing at Lauderdale Lakes – Friday, July 23, at 6 p.m., Friday Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m.; Scenic Ridge Campground on Whitewater Lake – July 31, at 7 p.m., Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. and Sept. 4, at 6 p.m.; Aug. 8 at 7 p.m., Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.; Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park – Aug. 14, at 6 p.m.; Delavan Lake (Community Park) – Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. Please verify the schedule via southernwakesunited.com or the Southern Wakes United Facebook page prior to making plans to attend. DAVE DRESDOW Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
Lakeland has been caring for animals for 53 years Non-profit organization always in need of donations, volunteers
by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER
The Lakeland Animal Welfare Society Inc., a non-profit organization, was founded in 1968 by nine people who decided they could no longer accept the lack of care for homeless animals in Walworth County. Their original mission was “to be dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to providing relief for animals that are suffering.” In 1978, Lakeland Animal Shelter was built and since that time, it has seen more than 60,000 homeless animals pass through its doors, according to the organization. While it’s a no-kill shelter – animals are only euthanized if they are too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be suitable for adoption and rejects euthanasia as a means of population control – shelter representatives believe use of the terms ‘kill’ and ‘no-kill’ are neither constructive for animal care agencies or informative for the public. Annually, Lakeland Animal Shelter accepts more than 3,000 stray or neglected animals and staff do not limit the intake based on health, temperament or age. “Each of these animals is treated with respect, kindness and compassion throughout their stay with us which can range for one week to more than a year in some cases,” it states. In addition to there not being a time limit on how long it houses and cares for each animal, Lakeland’s practices are consistent with the belief
learn and use commands from the Bright Futures Obedience class; • Cat room monitor – stay indoors and spend time with a furry, feline friend. Volunteers provide supervision and assistance to potential adopters while spending time with the cats and maintaining the cleanliness of the cat room. There are cat room that each animal in its care deserves a monitoring assistant volunteer positions for those younger than 18; chance be adopted into a new home. • Animal-assisted therapy allows “We go to great lengths to volunteers the unique opportunity to rehabilitate animals that we receive provide a beneficial service to both that are, or become… unhealthy, sick or of unacceptable temperament animals and people. By bringing a shelter dog or into animals that are healthy and cat to visit a facility that utilizes it, of appropriate temperament for the volunteers can see that people from adoptive home to which they are diverse backgrounds – and facing a going,” the website states. wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological struggles – find Volunteers are vital Volunteers play a critical role at the comfort, growth and healing through animal-assisted therapy. Lakeland Animal Shelter. “The premise is simple: the bond “Without our volunteers, we between humans and animals reaches would never be able to provide beyond words, and an animal’s the current level of programs and presence can offer a powerful level services to assist the animals and the of comfort and companionship that community,” the organization states. is unconditional and runs very deep,” Below are some of the volunteer according to the website; opportunities available at the shelter: • Dog walking – get some exercise • Outreach team – one of the best ways to increase awareness about and help four-legged friends do the the needs of homeless animals in the same. “Our dog walkers provide community is by joining the shelter’s exercise and mental stimulation to outreach team. Volunteers are able each of our ready for adoption dogs to participate in this program by on our five-acre land,” the shelter’s bringing adoptable animals to various website states. The property is also equipped with locations throughout the community to increase exposure to those who three smaller pen areas for “drop the may not be aware of them; leash” time, or its fenced in pastures • Bright Futures training and for some “off leash” time for those obedience – be an integral part of dogs that won’t jump the fence. helping homeless dogs find new Dog walkers must be willing to
homes. In this program, volunteers are able to work a specially designed, six-week obedience course for shelter dogs as instructed by a professional trainer. The volunteer dog handlers work with dogs in the shelter to correct behavioral or social issues, as well as working on basic obedience commands. For more information about becoming a volunteer, visit the website and complete and submit the Volunteer Profile form or contact the coordinator by emailing volunteer. las@gmail.com. Adopt an animal The animals available for adoption are constantly changing so it’s advised to keep an eye on the website and follow the shelter’s Facebook page where adoptable animals are often profiled. Those interested in adopting are asked to fill out an Adopter Profile in advance and are reminded that currently, appointments are required to see an animal. Relying on donations More than 70% of its annual funding to support the animals, programs and services at the shelter comes from private donors. “Without this support, we would no longer be able to provide this quality care to the homeless animals of our community,” the organization states. Lakeland Animal Shelter is at 3615 State Road 67, Delavan. For more information, call 262-723-1000, visit lakelandanimalshelter.org or follow the shelter on Facebook.
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Laura, a Siberian husky mix who is about 5 months old, was available for adoption at Lakeland Animal Shelter as of earlier in July. The shelter, in addition to helping a variety of animals find forever homes, is constantly in need of donations and volunteers.
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Four injured in area crash The evening of June 4, just after 9 p.m., the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a single vehicle crash near W8146 Millis Road in the Town of Whitewater. Upon arrival at the crash scene, deputies confirmed that a truck had failed to negotiate a curve and struck a tree, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. The driver, Sergio Alvarez, 35, of rural Whitewater, faces several charges related to the crash including operating while intoxicated. There were also three passengers in the vehicle, all from the Whitewater area: Camillo Martinez Gonzalez, 40; Noe De Jesus Arias Polo, 27; and Adan Graciano
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The driver faces several charges including OWI
Gonzalez, 33. All four subjects were able to free themselves from the vehicle, the release states. The Whitewater Fire Department treated the driver and occupants for injuries sustained on scene prior to all four people being transported to area hospitals. Alvarez was arrested by deputies for several traffic crimes, with the following charges having been referred to the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office: operating after revocation causing great bodily harm, operating while intoxicated – 4th offense, injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle; and failure to install an ignition interlock device. According to the sheriff’s office, Alvarez was released from custody on June 7 after posting bond.
The Whitewater Fire Department responded to a crash outside of Whitewater on Millis Road just after 9 p.m. on June 4. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, upon arriving on scene, emergency personnel discovered this Ford F250 truck upright against a tree and all four passengers were out with various injuries. PHOTO COURTESY WHITEWATER FD Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
‘People are starting to get excited’ “People are starting tog get excited again … as we start heading out of this pandemic,” Reichwald said. “There’s a desire to start bringing the community together.” The renewed sense of togetherness and community, Reichwald said, by Dave Fidlin is a launch pad for the GroCo’s CORRESPONDENT continued behind-the-scenes planning processes. While it has yet to officially open Early in the venture, Reichwald its doors, a grassroots, local effort and others playing a role in the aimed at bringing a quality grocery planning process, initiated market store to Whitewater through a studies, focus groups and other sustainable business model recently efforts to help build the conceptual passed a milestone. building blocks for the proposal. Last month marked the 4-year Based on its population, anniversary of the official inception geographic location and other factors, of Whitewater Grocery Co., the Whitewater’s “trade area” is not planned membership-focused food optimal for a traditional grocery store that was hatched on May 4, store — a concept that city officials 2017, more than a year after the have shared in the past half-decade city lost Sentry, its sole full-service as a separate effort to bring in a grocer. commercial grocer has taken place While a number of pieces of the after Sentry’s shuttering. puzzle still need to come together, But Reichwald said “a rightone of the lead organizers of the effort said Whitewater Grocery Co. – sized store” can be successful in the or “the GroCo” as it has more loosely community, which has been a guiding been referred to – is still progressing principle as the planning process moves toward such efforts as site through a methodical, step-by-step selection. The goal, she said, is a process. 7,000-square-foot store with room for Lacey Reichwald, who serves on expansion in the future. the GroCo’s board of directors, gave a brief progress update on the venture “As you can imagine, that won’t be a small feat,” Reichwald said. “It’s at the city’s most recent Community very expensive to build a grocery Development Authority meeting on store.” May 27. While no firm timetable is in place A visit to the CDA, Reichwald for the GroCo’s opening, Reichwald said, was a logical process since the said a capital campaign will take quasi-independent body provided place as more details come together seed money to help the proposal on the establishment’s location. germinate four years ago. She shed light on some of the key “Incorporation (of the GroCo) elements of an ideal storefront spot. was made possible by a CDA grant “We want to make sure that we that we are grateful for,” Reichwald have access to a main thoroughfare, said. “We continue to share that information when we present to other that we have plenty of parking, that groups as an example of how grocery we have a loading dock for trucks to unload groceries,” she said. coops and cities can work together Patrick Singer, who chairs the to meet the food needs in their CDA’s board of directors, said is communities.” appreciative of the planning that As of the May 27 meeting, has taken place in the past four-plus Reichwald reported the GroCo has 754 owners committed to the venture years. “We appreciate all the work, – a statistic reflecting an uptick of Lacey, that you and the whole GroCo about 30 new members in the past group have done so far,” Singer said. month-and-a-half.
After a pandemic-filled year, area grocery co-op gaining momentum
Arts Alliance presents Savory Sounds concerts It’s the 10th anniversary of the outdoor summer series The Whitewater Arts Alliance recently announced this year’s line-up of artists for the 10th Anniversary of the annual Savory Sounds concert series, which spans throughout the month of July, and features four different musical artists that are sure to excite adults and kids alike. The concerts are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Birge Fountain outside of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. in Whitewater. Each week features a different group and a featured food vendor for those interested in having lunch. Below is are remaining performances for the 2021 season: • July 22 – Tapestry:
Acoustic Folk Quintinet; the featured food vendor is The Sweet Spot. Tapestry is a collective group of five local musicians woven together in a multifaceted collection of musical styles and flavors. The musically diverse backgrounds of each player combine to form a traditional but unique acoustic sound: on any given performance attendees will hear music from the ‘20’s all the way through traditional and current folk music, according to the release. • July 29 – Ken Lonnquist and Friends Family Concert; the featured food vendor is Grunzolio Pizzeria. Ken Lonnquist brings
laughter and song to audiences of all ages, exploring themes of nature, relationships and current events. His love for musical theater found an outlet as composer for Children’s Theater of Madison, where 15 productions of his full-scale musicals were presented, the release states. All concerts are free, and we welcome all to attend. In the case of rain, the concerts will be broadcasted on Local Access 990. This year’s Savory Sounds Concert Series is made possible by the following sponsors: Fort Community Credit Union; Fairhaven Senior Services; First Citizens State Bank; Premier Bank; and Olm and Associates.
• LAUDERDALE LAKES EVENTS Friday, July 23 – Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club concert on Sterlingworth Bay with Cork ‘n Classics Friday, Aug. 13 – Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club “Dine with a Swine” food truck at Pleasant Lake Saturday, Aug. 14 – the Lauderdale-LaGrange Fire Department Steak Fry fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Lauderdale Lakes Improvement Association’s Directors Meeting, (location to be determined) Saturday, Aug. 28 – Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club annual meeting and golf outing with dinner at Lauderdale Lakes Country Club Friday, Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. – Wooden boat parade will depart from Sterlingworth Saturday, Sept. 25 – Lauderdale Lakes Yacht Club Fall Final Fling at Heartwood in Elkhorn Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Lauderdale Lakes Improvement
Association’s Directors Meeting, (location to be determined) Sailing Club races The remaining Lauderdale Lakes Sailing Club race schedule for 2021 includes the following: – July 25, LLYC Regatta No. 2; – Aug. 1, Walsh Trophy;
– Aug. 8, Beisswanger Trophy; – Aug. 15, LLYC Regetta No. 3; – Aug. 22, Bradley Trophy; – Aug. 29, Cartland Trophy; – Sept. 5, Ladies Appreciation Trophy; – Sept. 12, Harry S. Truman (all three lakes) and awards picnic; – Sept. 18, Galvanized Cup.
TEEN • from front page piece of wood from the pier with the patient, that wasn’t necessary as the Jaws sliced right through it and she was freed.” O’Neill said he was on the pier along with the paramedics during the rescue and it was a challenge to visualize what had happened. “The firefighters who were in the water were explaining it to me,” he said. In addition to police, who were on the scene before rescuers, O’Neill said he
also appreciated the Town of Delavan Fire and Rescue Department, which took its boat out and stayed nearby. “That was a nice reassurance to have them there, for the situation and the safety of our crews who were in the water,” he said. Despite all that happened during the call, O’Neill said it took only eight minutes from the time of their arrival until the teen was freed. “She’s fine and I’m glad it all turned out,” he said.
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The ins and outs of Lauderdale Lakes Size • Green Lake is 311 acres • Middle Lake is 259 acres • Mill Lake is 271 acres
Lauderdale Lakes consists of Green Lake, Middle Lake and Mill Lake and is located in La Grange Township a few miles north of the City of Elkhorn, west of highways 12 and 67. For more information contact the Lauderdale Lakes Marina at (262) 495-8200 or www.lauderdalelakesmarina.com.
Fish species Lauderdale Lakes offers a wide array of fish with the predominant species being: • Largemouth bass • Smallmouth bass • Northern pike • Walleye • Panfish
Maximum depth • Green Lake: 55 feet • Middle Lake: 42 feet • Mill Lake: 44 feet
Access Lauderdale Lakes is accessible via a paved ramp on Sterlingworth Road off of Highways 12/67. Additionally, unimproved landings are located off of Bubbling Springs Road and Westshore Drive.
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Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction to support kids
Special quilt viewing will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 11 and Thursday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with silent bids being accepted on quilts at that time. The Quilt Preview will be Friday, Aug. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with silent bids accepted on both quilts and silent auction All members of the greater community items. and beyond are invited to the 35th Annual Also on Friday, Aug. 13, Lutherdale’s Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction on Saturday, Wisconsin Fish Fry will be available for Aug. 14. inside and outside dining or carryout. Meal This outdoor event runs from 9 a.m. to tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for youth 10 3 p.m. or until all the quilts are sold. The years old and younger. quilt auction – conducted by professional Note that online silent bidding for quilts auctioneer Gary Finley – starts at 10 am. ends Friday, Aug. 13 at midnight. More than 300 donated quilts of all sizes, On Saturday, Aug. 14, Lutherdale’s chef is from baby to king size, wall hangings and table runners, were handmade by hundreds of serving a menu featuring a BBQ sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, quilters from Wisconsin, Illinois, Idaho and cookie and bottled water for $10. There will Florida. Some are completely hand quilted. View the quilts online at www.lutherdale. also be an a la carte menu of brats, hot dogs, turkey wraps, popcorn, candy, snacks and org. Silent bids are also welcome online. beverages. Note that online voting for viewer’s choice and the opportunity to place a bid for quilts See QUILT AUCTION • Page 12 online will be available beginning July 30.
Annual event to feature more than 300 donated quilts of all sizes
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hen Emma Robers and Lola Gibson were fifth graders they decided they wanted to do something special for the school they loved – Tibbets Elementary in Elkhorn – before moving on to middle school. They’re both avid art students, so after meeting with principal Bryan Frost and art teacher Erin Heiser they decided on a large painting. “Our first idea…” the girls said in unison during
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a recent interview, followed by laughter, “was to do the Tibbets Tiger but they thought it might be too hard and it had a lot of white in it,” Emma said. “Ms. Heiser had the idea of a Keith Haring painting so that every piece would have art on it,” Lola added. Haring had been part of the curriculum in art class so the girls were familiar with him. The artist, who died at the age of 31, had developed a love for drawing at a very early age, learning basic cartooning skills from his father and from the popular culture around him at the
time such as Dr. Seuss and Walt Disney, according to the Keith Haring Foundation website, haring.com. When he was a student at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Haring noticed the unused advertising panels covered with matte black paper in a subway station. He began to create drawings in white chalk on the blank paper panels in the subway system, ultimately producing hundreds of them. Among his projects was a mural created for the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986, See MURAL • Page 9
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on which Haring worked with 900 children. Heiser took advantage of the opportunity to teach the girls about scaling the art to make it larger and then used a grid system that ultimately mapped out 88 pieces. Once they determined it would be 6by 10-feet, Emma enlisted the help of her grandfather, Chuck Robers. “He was a tech education teacher so I told him about the project and asked him to help build the frame,” Emma said.
completed art was revealed they were thrilled with how it turned out. “It turned out way better than we thought it would,” Lola said. “Yeah, to be honest with you, I thought it was going to be a mess,” Emma said. A post on the Tibbets Elementary Facebook page that shared photos of the reveal also touched on the lessons the project presented. “This piece was extra special and meaningful this year because it embodies the friendship, teamwork, The project seemingly was on a collaboration and that we are fast track but this was in the spring each one small part of a whole of 2020 so it came to a sudden halt community,” the post stated. when COVID-19 hit. The project “Each of them came together in had to be scrapped during lockdown. a time when we have to socially The massive frame sat empty in distance ourselves and be more the school cafeteria while the girls separate than we ever have before. moved on to Elkhorn Area Middle They managed to create a powerful School last fall. piece of art that displays what they But Emma and Lola didn’t forget can accomplish together,” it states. about their vision and neither did The girls said several people Heiser. deserve thanks for supporting With the help of parent volunteer them, beginning with Frost, who Katie James, Heiser decided to listened to their idea and was there move forward with the project by with them throughout the process enlisting this year’s fifth grade class but allowed them to make the at Tibbets to help assemble the decisions. Haring-inspired art design. Heiser, Lola said, “is very The Tibbets PTA group funded artistic and patient.” Emma said the supplies needed and small pieces she’s also “nice and knows what of the secret design were given to she’s doing.” the students. They knew that it was The girls said despite the delay going to fit together like a puzzle because of COVID-19, they’re into a large mural but had no idea thankful they were able to see the what the final mural would look like. mural happen. There were two students who “It was a fun, creative way to do were in on the surprise though a project,” Lola said. – Emma and Lola, who returned “All the students did their pieces to their former school during the separately but it came together and recent spring break to paint the last looks really good,” Emma added. two canvas panels and complete It was likely a bittersweet assembly of the project. moment for the girls, who never got to complete their own fifth grade year in school. But they were able to see their idea come to life The girls had the privilege of while learning – and sharing – an being allowed a sneak peek when important lesson. the mural was being put together. In early April, Frost unveiled the The mural will remain on display in the school cafeteria along with finished mural for the fifth grade the saying: “In a world where you class. can be anything, be kind.” Emma and Lola said when the
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In their words Some of the current fifth-grade students at Tibbets Elementary – who had a hand in helping paint pieces of the mural project led by Emma Robers and Lola Gibson – were asked to weigh-in including how they thought the finished piece of art turned out and what it means to the school. Kaley York, when asked what she thought about the mural, said she likes, “how all of our pieces just connected and how bright the colors are.” Jack Booth shared a little of what he knows about Keith Haring, the artist behind the piece chosen for the mural. “He worked in a subway station, and he drew stuff underground,” Booth said. Booth was also asked what he thought when he first saw the completed mural. “It was cool because all the pieces connected, and it just became this
masterpiece,” Booth said. “This is a really cool concept and it turned out really well.” Brody Heiser said it was hard to predict how the mural would turn out. “I thought it was just going to be a giant mess because none of the other students knew how it would all piece together. We were all in different classes and we couldn’t work together on it,” Heiser said. He also talked about what he thinks the mural means to the school. “It’s inspiring to other students because while they’re eating they can look at it and say ‘Hey, we can work together too to make pieces like this and make something beautiful for the school,’” Heiser said. Addison Babcock said seeing the final project was worth the wait. “You can see how everyone else did. I was excited we got to do it,” she said.
The big reveal
opposite: Alumni Lola Gibson and Emma Robers stand with the completed mural at Tibbets Elementary School. Their dream of creating a legacy piece for the school last year was realized by this year’s fifth-grade class after COVID-19 halted the project last spring. above: Fifth-grade Tibbets Elementary students attend the unveiling of their special mural project in the school cafeteria in April. left: Tibbets Elementary School Principal Bryan Frost and fifth grade student Jordan Zoellner unveil the mural. The 88-panel mural will remain on display in the school cafeteria along with the saying “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
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Learn about the legacy of George Esterly by Carol Lohry Cartwright WHITEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
At the grand reopening of the Whitewater Historical Society’s depot museum of local history in 2013, the society showcased the newly restored building, a railroad history exhibit, and one of the most important artifacts in the historical society collections – the Esterly Seeder. The seeder, a large piece of agricultural equipment made around 1870, has a long and interesting “lost and found” story, but it is most important as an artifact that represents one of the most important periods of Whitewater history, when Whitewater was a “factory town.” George Esterly, one of the early pioneer settlers in the Town of LaGrange was, like most early farmers in Wisconsin, growing wheat in the 1840s. But wheat harvesting was tedious and timeconsuming with hand tools. The mechanical McCormick Reaper, or wheat harvester, had been introduced in the mid-1830s, but by the 1840s, farmers desired improved machines. Esterly was one of the farmers who began to make improved reapers on the farm in the 1840s and soon other farmers asked him to make harvesters for them. Unlike others, though, Esterly’s reapers were innovative and many considered them better than McCormick’s machines. Esterly reapers were so successful that in 1856, he established the Esterly Manufacturing Company on Whitewater’s east side and began mass producing his machines. Over the next 35 years, Esterly’s company produced reapers and other mechanical farm equipment, such as binders and seeders. The company also developed a furniture line. At peak production in the 1880s, the Esterly Company employed up to 500 workers,
Esterly Manufacturing Company, circa 1880. WHITEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Historical Whitewater
many of whom were Irish and Norwegian immigrants who lived near the factory. These workers built small houses on the east side of Whitewater (East Main and Newcomb Street area), and the neighborhood was quickly dubbed “Reaperville.” By 1890, wheat-growing was fading in southern Wisconsin as the soil was depleted and farmers were turning to dairying and other crops. The wheat frontier had moved to Minnesota and the Dakotas and in 1892, George Esterly abruptly shut down his factory in Whitewater in favor of a new plant he built in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, a patent lawsuit and Esterly’s death
UW Health offers water safety reminders Now that summer is here and people are getting back outside and into the water, the Pediatric Injury Prevention program at American Family Children’s Hospital wants to share some reminders with families to help keep everyone safe. “Being outdoors in the water is a wonderful summertime experience for the whole family, but it is important to keep several safety tips in mind,” said Rishelle Eithun, child health advocacy program manager at UW Health, “Because unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4.” Water safety tips for families include: • Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Young children can drown in as little as one inch of water, so it’s important to keep them within arm’s reach of an adult. • Empty all tubs, buckets, containers, and kids’ pools immediately after use. Store them upside down and out of children’s reach. • Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates. • Choose a water watcher. When there are several adults present at pool or beach gathering, choose one to be responsible for watching children. • Teach children how to swim. Enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready. Consider their age, development and how often they are around water. • Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. According to Eithun, it’s also important to know that swimming or boating in natural bodies of water requires additional skills and knowledge and offered these reminders: • People tire faster and get into trouble more quickly when swimming in a body of water compared to a swimming pool. • It is important to learn to swim. If you cannot swim, take extra precautions near water. • When boating, don’t overcrowd the boat and everyone should wear a lifejacket. • Stay sober when on or in the water. • Do not jump or dive into water when you cannot see the bottom or do not know the depth of the water. Serious injury can occur if a child or adult jumps into water that is too shallow or is hiding unseen rocks or debris.
in 1893, along with the industrialbased economic depression at that same time, resulted in Esterly’s new factory never opening. The closure of the Esterly factory, along with the closure at the same time of the Winchester and Partridge wagon factory, resulted in a rapid decline in Whitewater’s population, as workers left for factories elsewhere. Industry in Whitewater never recovered and in the 20th century, the community became known as a commercial center and college town. The Esterly Seeder was given to the Whitewater Historical Society before it established its depot museum in 1974. As a large artifact,
it was difficult to store, so it was loaned to the Wisconsin Historical Society for its agricultural collections at Stonefield Village. While the Whitewater Historical Society had the original paperwork for the loan, it was never updated and over the years the Wisconsin Historical Society declared ownership. A few years ago, Ellen Penwell, former president of the Whitewater Historical Society and curator of artifacts at Old World Wisconsin, gathered the original paperwork and successfully convinced the Wisconsin Historical Society curators that the seeder was only “loaned” to Stonefield Village, not given to them, and that it should
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return to Whitewater. So, for the grand reopening of the depot, a treasured artifact was returned and after decades it will be on display in Whitewater. This is important because the seeder not only represents the legacy of George Esterly, who helped make Whitewater a factory town in the 19th century, but it also represents the entire period of industrial Whitewater, without which the community would never have seen such success. Source: Carol Cartwright, “The Legacy of George Esterly,” 2013, Whitewater Historical Society website.
A recent afternoon offered the perfect weather for kayaking and fishing on Lower Phantom Lake. While the temperatures this have varied from a hot stretch early on to some cooler days more recently, there have been a fair amount of days conducive to outdoor activities on the water, including in the Lauderdale Lakes area. LISA SMITH Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
QUILT AUCTION • from page 7 All food will be served near the auction area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to all of the activities surrounding the quilt auction, free pontoon rides will depart every 30 minutes from the Lutherdale docks on Lauderdale Lakes. Special opportunities, both Friday night and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14, include: • Silent auction with gift certificates from local area businesses, theme baskets, and specialty items; • Gift gallery with homemade items, honey, maple syrup, clothing
and baked goods, and; • Table sales filled with craft supplies, fabric, patterns and other notions at what organizers describe as “great prices.” “Generous support from donors and bidders makes it possible for campers to experience God’s love in a powerful way,” organizers stated. Funds raised from this event are being supplemented by Thrivent Financial Action Teams and the local Thrivent Financial Shoreline Group: Bill Duesterbeck, Scott Herrmann, Josh Duesterbeck, Kristen Lafranzo, Kate Abbe, Diane
Kennedy Nopenz and Joe DeCiccio. Lutherdale Bible Camp is located at N7891 U.S. Hwy 12, seven miles north of Elkhorn on Lauderdale Lakes. The Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction features free admission and free parking. Lutherdale Bible Camp is a notfor-profit organization, accredited by the American Camp Association, serves all denominations, nonprofits, school groups and more. For more information, call Lutherdale at 262-742-2352 or visit www.lutherdale.org.
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Restore wellness by relaxing on a boat Looking for ways to recharge and escape stress this summer? Get away from it all and “Get On Board” for a relaxing summer on the water. With most Americans (78%) citing COVID-19 as a significant source of stress in their lives according to a recent Harris poll, millions of people are seeking solace outdoors. One of the best ways to restore your mental health is to spend time with family and friends on the water. Boating and fishing have become ideal options to enjoy the outdoors and recreate responsibly. Studies show being on the water promotes wellness by improving emotional health, relaxation and creativity. Boating triggers a restful state of mind and provides an opportunity to get outside of daily routines, allowing our brains to reset. “People from all walks of life are recognizing that boating and fishing not only offer restorative health and wellness benefits but being on a boat is a ‘vacation on demand’ that you can enjoy close to home,” said Ellen Bradley, Discover Boating Senior Vice President. Getting started in boating and fishing is more accessible than you think. In fact, more than 100 million Americans go boating each year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Whether you already own a boat, you’re just getting started or simply want to test out the boating lifestyle, Discover Boating offers easy ways to get on the water and experience the restorative power of boating and fishing.
Find your dream boat Chart your own course to boat ownership by visiting DiscoverBoating.com, where you’ll find a boat finder and loan calculator tool to help determine
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Join a boat club Find a boat club near you to access a variety of boats. You’ll pay a monthly fee and be able to book your time on the water online. Most boat clubs take care of docking, cleaning, maintenance and boat training courses.
Rent or share a boat Rental options are available on most waterways and provide hourly, daily or weekly access to a variety of boat types. Another rental option is peer-to-peer boat rentals that connect you with the boat owner, gather outing details and then hit the water. Most arrangements for boat sharing are made on an app or via computer, minimizing personal contact and eliminating the need to enter an office.
Go fish There are thousands of bodies of water where you can cast a line. Find Places to Fish and Boat near you, courtesy of TakeMeFishing. org, a dedicated fishing resource where you can also purchase your fishing license on the site, check out how-to guides and more. Visit DiscoverBoating.com for resources, tips and how-to’s for getting on the water, boat shopping, safety and more. Planning to “Get On Board” this summer? Use the social media hashtag #TheWaterIsOpen to share your boating and fishing moments. “Boating uniquely provides the freedom to explore and escape the stress on land, while allowing you to relax and connect with loved ones in a way that can only be experienced on the water,” Bradley said. (BPT)
from top: There’s nothing like a lazy day out on the water to cool off and relax during the dog days of summer; Boating is a family friendly activity, enjoyed by kids of all ages and their grown-ups. STOCK PHOTOS Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
Sounds of Sunset concert series being held
Library, rec department and chamber present free music in Elkhorn
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Boaters floating on an area lake just before dusk earlier this month – as well as people along the shore – while waiting for a fireworks show to begin, are treated to a show of a different kind, that of a spectacular sunset by Mother Nature. HEIDI SCHULZ Lauderdale Lakes Breeze
Tuesdays in July the historic band shell in Sunset Park on Devendorf Street in Elkhorn are full of the sounds of great local music, according to organizers of the Sounds of Sunset concert series. Matheson Memorial Library, in cooperation with the Elkhorn Recreation Department and the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, have joined forces to present this free concert series, which features talented local musicians. Each concert begins at 6 p.m. and wraps up by 7:30 p.m. at the latest. The concerts are offered completely free, however, there are food option at the park for those who would like refreshments. The entertainment lineup for the Sounds of Sunset concerts will be wrap up July 27 with The Underground Sound Jazz Band. “Bring a chair, a blanket, or just yourself and your family to enjoy the music,” organizers said.
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Realtors see housing market slowing as inventory dwindles
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The fast-paced market for existing singlefamily homes remained in gear last month with no immediate end in sight, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. But the group’s leaders are cautioning people to be prepared for the market to continue tightening as inventory continues to dip and prices continue to rise. “Basic economics tells us that strong and growing demand in a world of tight supply is going to create significant price pressure, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing in the state housing market,” WRA President and CEO Michael Theo said. “Median prices through the first five months are up at an annual pace of 12.1%. Unless demand moderates or supply improves, neither of which is likely in 2021, we can expect to see more of the same price appreciation through the end of this year.” Mary Duff, who serves as board chairman for the organization, said that while sales for the first five months of the year are up 10% statewide over the same period in 2020, that is unlikely to continue. “As we move into the peak summer housing market, tight inventories will likely result in slower sales growth compared to the previous year unless we start seeing an improvement in our listings,” she said. “It will be difficult to grow off the strong sales we saw in the second half of 2020 with such tight supply.” The median housing price statewide in May was up 14% over the same month in 2020 and most local counties has similar experiences. The median price in Walworth County was up 19.4% and 18.4% in Kenosha County. Racine County saw its median price increase 8% in the same comparison. The number of existing single-family homes sold this May was up 25% across Southeast Wisconsin, which isn’t surprising since the region and state was in COVID lockdown for much of May 2020.
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Here are some other observations about the statewide housing market noted by the WRA in its monthly report: • Both existing home sales and median prices rose by double-digit margins in May compared to their levels 12 months earlier, when the economy was in lockdown. • Demand conditions are very strong with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipping to 2.96% in May. The latest statewide employment data from April indicates a robust rebound from the depressed levels of April 2020, with 261,200 private sector nonfarm jobs added over the last 12 months. • Total statewide listings fell 26.2% to just 21,195 homes for sale in May. • Housing supply remains very tight with just 2.8 months of available supply in the state. Inventory is tight in all regions, across all urban/ rural classifications and across all price ranges. • Average days on the market dropped 24% to just 73 days statewide in May as competition for the limited supply intensified. • Housing affordability slipped 7.1% as median home prices surged 14.2% over the past
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N7464 Bay Dr $565,000 W5364 West Shore Dr $585,000 W5725 Ridge Rd $555,000 W5670 Cool Hill Dr $585,000 W5737 Ridge Rd $639,900 N7423 Country Club Dr $615,000 W5489 Rocky Rd $650,000 N7762 West Shore Dr $693,000 N7501 Country Club Dr $762,500 W5569 Oriole Dr $815,000 W5556 West Shore Dr $930,000 N7503 Country Club Dr $920,000 N7470 Arrowhead Ln $800,000 N7981 Surfwood Dr $1,100,000 N7432 Country Club Dr $1,185,000 N8119 Rose Ter $1,423,900 W5233 Steward Dr $1,350,000 W5166 Plantation Rd $1,450,000 W5496 Lost Nation Rd $1,549,900 W5160 Plantation Rd $1,760,000 W5438 Solid Comfort Rd $2,800,000
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W5221 Sterlingworth Ct ....................... $649,900 N7404 Country Club Dr.......................... $649,900 W5734 North Dr.................................. $660,000 W5135 Bay Shore Dr............................ $775,000 W5316 Lost Nation Rd.......................$1,500,000 N7688 West Shore Dr........................$2,500,000 W5328 Plantation Rd.........................$3,000,000
N7791 Asta Dr $2,025,000 W5380 Gladhurst Ln $3,205,000 W5332 Island Way $2,995,000 W5374 West Shore Dr $1,275,000 W5180 Sterlingworth Ct $639,900
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MLS#1741816 Spectacular lake home on 77’ of frontage on Green Lake in Lauderdale with fabulous views of the lake. $1,600,000
MLS#1736817 Located on the corner of Hwy 12 & Cty H business opportunity many consider as the Gateway to the Southern Kettle Moraine State Recreation Area. S This highly visible corner with high traffic count is home to this unique property which has potential for multiple uses zoned B-2. Property is a combined 1.05 acres featuring 1,200 sq.ft of retail space with 1 Bdrm, 1 bath living space or VRBO rental income. Also you’ll find a 24’ x 40’ Morton pole barn with cement floor. Large deck area and cement patio for additional capacity. Approximately 30 parking spaces. The John Muir and Nordic Trails heads are 1.5 miles north on County H. Don’t miss out, this location has made customers happy for 38 years. $309,000
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MLS#1738979 Rare opportunity on Lauderdale Lakes, 95’ of level frontage featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath ranch with open floor plan. This well cared for home features two sliding glass doors in great room bringing the water views inside, eat in kitchen with dinette area and breakfast bar, 11 x 25 dry boat house with cement patio steps from the waters edge and two piers allowing and outstanding 4 boat moorings, 2.5 detached garage ideal for toy storage and fenced in yard. Sterlingworth Bay is slow no wake zone, providing a relaxing atmosphere, and ideal for sending the kids out to play. Short walk to Lauderdale Golf Course and clubhouse, easy access off of Hwy 12/67 and minutes to Kettle Moraine Trails. $639,900
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MLS#1725836 An “Up North” retreat...right in Honey Creek! You won’t have to drive hours to enjoy peace and quiet in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Custom built D L O S Tamarack log cabin. Nestled on 5+ acres, this home is the full package. Enjoy the open concept design - bright and airy interior Tamarack wood log walls, hardwood flooring, and custom finishes throughout. The master bedroom boasts an en suite bathroom, complete with radiant heating in the ceramic flooring and jacuzzi tub, with views of nature. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibilty for bedroom space, or home office space. The living room and kitchen offer a welcoming atmosphere - a wood-burning fireplace provides both coziness and the ability to heat the hom with wood-burning external boiler. 40 x 50 pole barn with water. $630,000
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MLS#1695264 One of the last lakefront lots left! This lakefront lot features 65’ of frontage on a small bay minutes off of Mill Lake. Level lakefront yard leads to your pier. Lot is wooded with slope ideal for walkout lower level. Driveway entrance can be placed off Shagebark Road which is on the top of the lot. Build the home of your lakefront dreams! $299,000
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MLS#1736487 Spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath 1.5 story home on 109’ prime swim frontage with expansive lake views and sunrises. Inside features include living room/kitchen great room with vaulted log/beamed ceiling, knotty pine wall and hardwood floors, fireplace and access to large lakeside deck w/retractable awning. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar, SS appliances and Cambria tops. Large lakeside dining room or sun room off great room with sliding glass door to deck. Huge master Bedroom with vaulted ceilings, private bath and sliding glass door to lakeside patio. All bedrooms have lake views. Boulder seawall with walkway along the 109’ of frontage with multiple piers and fire pit. $897,500
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MLS#1702503 This 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch home with 74 ft of frontage on Lauderdale Lakes has a great floor plan for a second home or a year round residence. This SOLD large home has the master suite on the main level with walk-in-closet,steam shower and access to the large main level deck overlooking the lakefront. The main level has a large living room, second bedroom, full bath and entry to the large 2+ car garage. The lower level is set up for lake entertaining with a gourmet kitchen, large counter eating area, and dining area.The open kitchen family room has a gas wood stove, patio doors to access the lake front area and the large covered deck/patio.The lower level laundry room has a stackable washer and dryer; a bar prep area; a large 3rd bedroom; a full bath and much more. $555,000
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MLS#1750872 Move in ready located on 67’ of level frontage you’ll find this 2 plus bedroom, 1 bath ranch with Southern exposure. Outstanding features start with updated kitchen with breakfast bar, vaulted ceiling in Living and dinette area with access to 2 sleeping lofts, large sun room with slider to 12 x 28 deck with side deck ideal for entertaining, main floor mud/laundry room entrance. Lakeside offers 2 updated piers, fire pit and 10 x 12 shed. Full basement 18x28 with outside access. Short walk to Lauderdale Golf Course and access to some of the best water skiing Lauderdale has to offer. This is the one you’ve been waiting for! $649,900
MLS#1745805 Escape to Lauderdale Lakes in this move-in-ready 4 SOL bedroom, 3.5 bath, two story with walkout lower level to 89 feet of Mill Lake frontage. Featuring updated kitchen with breakfast bar, granite tops, wood floors, and SS appliances; large dining area with access to deck; living room with soaring ceiling, fireplace, and wall of windows offering spectacular water views; main floor master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and French doors to balcony; bath with double vanity, glass shower, and soaking tub; and two story foyer with open staircase. Second floor offers 2 large bedrooms. loft overlooking living room, and full bath. Family room walk out with fireplace, 4th bedroom, full bath, two large storage rooms, and French doors to a brick patio and private hot tub. Manicured level lakefront yard leads you to the pier and lakeside shed. $1,749,700
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MLS#1701402 One of the best locations on the lake! Great swimming and sunsets right across the street from the golf course D L O S - best of both worlds! Four BR, 2.5 BA two story with a walkout lower level. Features an updated galley kitchen with dinette, living room with a wonderful lake view, large deck and screened porch. Master bedroom has a full bath, plus three more bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. Main floor laundry for easy access. Dry boat house with deck above offering extended lake views. Two car garage with storage closet off of lower level. New Roof Installed. $762,500
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MLS#1737993 Lakefront townhouse carefree living can be yours in this 3BR/2.5BA 1.5 story unit at Sterlingworth Condo’s on The Lake. This unit has been updated and is move-in ready for Summer fun. Inside you’ll find soaring ceilings in the living room with a wall of windows that bring the lake inside plus gas fireplace and sliding glass door to deck, kitchen with breakfast bar, granite tops and tile floor, formal dining room off entry. Main floor water view master BR with access to deck and bath featuring double vanity and glass shower. Powder room off living room. Upstairs offering 2nd BR with balcony lakeside, full bath and left 3rd BR. Condo offers huge sand beach, indoor pool, club house, tennis courts and work out room. Short walk to Golf Course and minutes from Kettle Moraine. $475,000